Deep breath in. Exhale it out. Breathe in. Exhale. In… Out… Feel the oxygen filling your lungs. Feel your breath take with it anything you need to release as you exhale. Repeat as many times as needed… The simple act of breathing can bring peace to a busy or troubled mind. Give yourself a moment … [Read more…]
Returning to writing Many moments in my life have prompted me to take time to think in silence. The amount of time varies – from a few seconds or hours to days, even years. My last post sidetracked me. I ruminated, exploring who I am, what I want to say and who I want to … [Read more…]
Practicing Person Defined Many of you may consider yourself a Practicing Person, regardless of what you believe or don’t believe. Practicing Persons hail from any religion or culture. Even those with no religion can be a Practicing Person. Every day, we each have the chance to quite literally practice being a person, even when we … [Read more…]
“I’m a practicing person.” That’s what I said to a Buddhist man I met in August of 1999 as we stood in line to use the loo prior to going into Central Park to listen to the Dali Lama give a free lecture during his trip to New York City. The man offered up in … [Read more…]